Oh, yes we can!
Wenger believes Arsenal can win title despite their problems
LONDON: Arsene Wenger says Arsenal can still land the English Premier League title – despite their woeful start.
The Gunners are in crisis after losing 4-0 at Liverpool last time out following an appalling performance, their second straight defeat.
They then missed out on signing Monaco’s Thomas Lemar while wantaway Alexis Sanchez is staying at the club after a £60mil (RM332mil) switch to Manchester City fell through.
But despite not strengthening, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain joining Liverpool and criticism from several former players including Ian Wright and Thierry Henry, Wenger still has his head in the sand.
And when asked if Arsenal can still be challengers, the Emirates chief insisted: “Yes. Why not? Because we have played three games and two away games. OK, we lost at Liverpool but we can redress the situation well and quickly.
“Some teams who are the new favourites, they are not in a better position than us.”
Wenger’s comments come after chief executive Ivan Gazidis claimed Arsenal’s squad were “improved” after summer business despite just one major signing, Alexandre Lacazette.
But the Frenchman agrees with his boss and now wants his men to prove it on the pitch.
When asked whether he believed Gazidis was right by saying Arsenal were stronger, Wenger replied: “Yes, I think we are strong enough, yes.
“Are we stronger? I think it depends on what period of the season.
“We had contrasting periods of the season last year. We have to show that you can improve the team by being together and improving together.
“Last year we made 75 points, we won the FA Cup and this year we have to do better.”
Wenger opted to sign a new twoyear contract at the end of last sea- son after seeing his side beat Chelsea in the Cup final.
And he insists he does not regret that decision.
Wenger, 67, said: “My personal situation is not important.
“What is important is Arsenal Football Club and the position of the team and that’s what I care about.”